I have over 20 years’ experience in the aviation industry. My career started in 1996 in the RAF as an Aircraft Electrical Technician. In 2005 I elected to change careers to become an Air Traffic Controller. I currently hold the role of ATC Watch Manager at Birmingham Airport but previously I have held a variety of other at roles at other units. These roles have included Manager Air Traffic and Head of Unit Competence.
I hold Aerodrome, Approach Procedural and Radar Ratings together with ATC Assessor and Instructor endorsements and I am a qualified incident investigator. I have experience of busy GA and commercial air traffic environments both outside and within controlled airspace. I also hold Director and Non-Executive Director positions within two SMEs in the aviation industry.